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Programme Requirements
The period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is four academic years.
During the period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, a student must pursue such courses of study as may be prescribed by Regulations made by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the School of Biological Sciences.
For successful completion of the programme, students are required to fulfill the following requirements:
- For students admitted
i. To the First Year of the programme: - AY2018 and onwards: To obtain a total of not less than 131 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless a candidate has been granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- AY2017 and before: To obtain a total of not less than 132 academic
units within the maximum period permitted, unless a candidate has been
granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a
case-by-case basis.
ii. For students admitted directly to the Second Year of the programme: - AY2019 and onwards: To obtain a total of not less than 101 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless a candidate has been granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- AY2018 and before: To obtain a total of not less than 99 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless a candidate has been granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- To have gained a pass grade in all the major and general education requirement courses as determined by the School of Biological Sciences; and
- Fulfilled other such requirements as maybe prescribed by the Academic Board.
COURSES OF STUDY
The courses of study and the distribution of courses for the
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences will be determined
by the School of Biological Sciences with the approval from the
University.
Each Course will be assigned a certain number of Academic Units
(AUs) as determined by the University. The distribution of the courses
of study and the associated number of AUs are shown in the tables below.
There are five compulsory components in the curriculum:
There are five compulsory components in the curriculum:
Major Core Courses (Major-Core)
Major core courses are offered throughout the programme of study.
They are foundation courses designed to provide essential training in
the fundamental Life Sciences and Social Sciences
Major Prescribed Elective Courses (Major-PE)
Major-PE courses provide students with opportunities to explore
specialized areas of Biology and Psychology in more depth and intensity.
The students may select their courses of study according to their own
interests and career goals. Emphasis will be placed on group work and
discussion of research papers.
General Education Requirement: Core Courses (GER-Core)
The GER-Core courses are specified by the School as being essential
to train today's Science graduates, covering areas such as
communication and environmental sustainability. General Education
Requirement: Prescribed Elective Courses (GER-PE) Students undertaking
the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences programme are required to
read and pass the GER Prescribed Electives from a range of areas. The
number of AUs to be read in each area is specified by the School and in
the table below. Students have the flexibility to choose the semester
which they will read the individual courses.
General Education Requirement: Unrestricted Elective Courses (GER-UE)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences students are required to
read and pass 15 academic units of GER Unrestricted Electives. Students
may select to read any courses from the list of Unrestricted Electives
offered by all Schools within the University. Students have the
flexibility to choose during which semester they will read the
individual courses.
For students admitted in AY2018 and onwards (including direct-entry to Year 2 students admitted in AY2019 and onwards)
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted to the First Year of the programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 48 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 42 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 14 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 15 | ||
| Total AUs | 131 | ||
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted directly to the Second Year of the programme | |||
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 24 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 42 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 14 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 9 | ||
| Total AUs | 101 | ||
For students admitted in AY2016 and AY2017 (including direct-entry to Year 2 students admitted in AY2016 to AY2018)
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted to the First Year of the programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 36 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 6 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 15 | ||
| Total AUs | 132 | ||
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted directly to the Second Year of the programme | |||
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 12 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 9 | ||
| Total AUs | 99 | ||
For students admitted in AY2014 and AY2015 (including direct-entry to Year 2 students admitted in AY2015)
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted to the First Year of the programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 36 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 6 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 15 | ||
| Total AUs | 132 | ||
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted directly to the Second Year of the programme | |||
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 12 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Business & Management (BM) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts (LA) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (BM, LA or STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 9 | ||
| Total AUs | 99 | ||
For students admitted in AY2013 and before (including direct-entry to Year 2 students admitted in AY2014)
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted to the First Year of the programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 36 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) | 3 | |
| Business & Management (BM) | 3 | ||
| Liberal Studies (LS) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Any Category (AHSS, BM, LS or STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 15 | ||
| Total AUs | 132 | ||
| Academic Unit (AU) requirements for candidates admitted directly to the Second Year of the programme | |||
| Course Type | AU | ||
| Core | 15 | ||
| Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE) | 54 | ||
| General Education Requirement (GER) | Core | 12 | |
| Prescribed Elective (PE) | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) | 3 | |
| Business & Management (BM) | 3 | ||
| Liberal Studies (LS) | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology & Society (STS) | 3 | ||
| Unrestricted Electives (UE) | 6 | ||
| Total AUs | 99 | ||
For information about the University’s Academic Unit System, Grade
Point Average System and calculation of Honours classification, please
refer to the AUS Handbook here:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/undergraduates/Pages/AcademicUnitSystem(AUS).aspx
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/undergraduates/Pages/AcademicUnitSystem(AUS).aspx